Freeport-McMoRan · 1 day ago
2026 Summer Internship Geotechnical Engineering & Water Resources Civil Engineering - Site Locations
Phoenix, AZ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28.25/hr - $35.25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerFreeport-McMoRan is committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production. The Geotechnical Engineer Intern will apply sciences related to soil mechanics and hydrology to assist with projects related to tailings storage facilities and water management.
Mining
Responsibilities
Assist with TSF, HLP and/or water dam related maintenance or planning projects
Monitor geotechnical instruments to collect and analyze associated data
Support field investigation program drilling, Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT), etc
Generate cross section with pore pressures or other relevant data
Perform field inspections of slopes and operating conditions Create and maintain reports
Support field data collection and verification for water management Support water balance modeling tasks
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor's or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related field; OR
Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor's or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related field
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Highly accurate and detail oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English
Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
Work is in an office, mine, or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws
Preferred
Master's degree student in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (with emphasis on Water Resources or Environmental or Geotechnical sub-disciplines)
Registered Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT); passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation installation, operation and monitoring systems and associated data
Knowledge of geotechnical cross sections and stratigraphy development (AutoCAD or MineSight)
Knowledge of geotechnical site investigations including drilling and Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT)
Knowledge of soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests, and geotechnical engineering analysis
Knowledge of Water Resources Engineering (Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydraulics, Sediment Transport)
Knowledge of hydro modeling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MIKE-11
Knowledge of GoldSim software for application in water balance
Ability to use ArcGIS tools for data visualization and analysis
Benefits
Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A. Cory Stevens
SVP and President FM Technical Services
Bertrand Odinet
SVP and Chief Innovation Officer
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